Sweet As Welly!

I decided to come to New Zealand for a few reasons: I wanted to travel far from home, in a place where I’d be regularly engaging with the people and culture, and have many beautiful hiking opportunities. I chose Wellington in particular because my friend spent a semester here and absolutely loved it (shoutout Brisa!!). All of my expectations have been exceeded — the people are so kind and friendly, the culture is incredible, and the nature is otherworldly. Even as I’m wrapping up my time here, I continue to be shocked by how gorgeous the views are as I walk to class each day.

I’ve been lucky enough to travel around the North and South Islands and to Melbourne and Sydney, Australia, while abroad. Every place I’ve visited has been a wonderfully unique experience, but nothing has felt quite like home like Wellington. If you love nature, small cities, and kind people, Welly is the place for you!